Product Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Assent Compliance

Assent Compliance

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Summary

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We've grown from $5 million to $85 million ARR in just six years.

With our recent $350 million funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members.

Being a Certified B Corporation, we don't just advocate for sustainability - we live it. This certification underscores our commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence. At Assent, your work will directly amplify transparency, sustainability, and fair practices worldwide.

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays.

For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week.

Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

Job Description:

The Product Manager (PDM) role is instrumental in guiding Assent's product evolution.

Embracing a continuous discovery approach, this role demands deep engagement with customers and users, leveraging insights to shape product strategy and execution.

The Product Manager will lead through empowerment, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across internal teams to deliver solutions that meet and exceed expectations.

This role demands a balance of technical savvy, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to user-centric principles, driving the product forward through informed, collaborative, data-driven decision-making.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

Understand customer needs, market trends, and technological advancements.
Regularly engage with customers through research and experimentation.
Demonstrate a keen interest in staying updated with current and emerging technologies.
Proactively explore opportunities to integrate AI and other cutting-edge technologies to enhance product functionality and streamline delivery processes.
Work closely with the product 'trio' to develop and execute product roadmaps based on market data.
Contribute to defining the strategy and vision for product areas.
Advocate for continuous delivery practices for rapid and reliable product releases.
Focus on delivering value to customers through iterative development and learning.
Utilize data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure success.
Adapt strategies based on actionable insights and performance metrics.
Ensure business objectives are met, even amidst unforeseen changes during delivery.
Maintain awareness of new trends and products in the market and adjacent sectors.
Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and sales teams to define solutions and understand market dynamics.
Support internal groups in launching products and features.
Contribute to product definitions and correlation with market needs.
Assist in developing key messaging and monitoring product metrics during launches.

Qualifications:

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion.

It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications:
5 years of relevant experience in a Product Management role for a SaaS company;
Strong ability to build consensus and alignment;
A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous;
Deep understanding of SaaS;
Understanding of databases, software development processes and lifecycle, and quality assurance principles.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Additional Information

Life at Assent

Wellness:
We believe that you and your family's well being is important.

As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits:
It's not all about the money - well, it's a little about the money.

We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent:
There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportu